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New Brunswick, New Jersey, Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Accountant for the University Controller's Office. Reporting to the Accounting Manager II, this position analyzes and reviews financial data and prepares financial statements and reports for both internal and external purposes. Additionally, this position provides accounting and reporting for student aid and loan programs, the Senior Accountant position requires a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ), within university and governmental policies and procedures in analyzing the financial operations. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing tasks for assigned areas. Performs work that applies knowledge in higher education accounting/finance, including the application of relevant concepts, theories, principles, practices, regulations, and terminology. Coordinates the timely and accurate processing, submission, and reconciliation of federal and state student aid programs. Monitors cash activity for federal and state student aid, and drawdowns for federal student aid. Handles monthly balance sheet account reconciliations related to student aid and loan programs, and others as assigned. Prepares and analytically reviews financial statement data for the overall University, as well as the designated accounts, to ensure accuracy and propriety of financial data. Applies GAAP , University policies, and professional judgment when reviewing accounting transactions and ensures that all account balances are appropriate and explained. Maintains accountability over assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring university reporting policies and procedures are appropriately applied in accordance with GAAP . Ensures on a monthly basis that the general ledger and project subledger are in sync for state and federal student aid. Works with auditors as well as university accounting personnel directly in responding to their inquiries during the audit of the financial statements and single audit reports. Works with Financial Aid Office and Educational Opportunity Fund ( EOF ) personnel to ensure proper recording and reporting of student aid activity. Works with Financial Aid Office and Student Accounting to ensure proper recording and reporting of student loan activity. Assists with analyses and the preparation of the financial statements, and is responsible for preparation of the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate ( FISAP ). Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ) and practices. Five (5) years of related professional experience, preferably in higher education or student financial services. City: Piscataway State: NJ Equipment Utilized: Use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Oracle Cloud General Ledger to prepare and submit journal entries and financial reports. Use of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP applications, and modules within Oracle Cloud EPM suite as well as Rutgers reporting tools (Smart View and Tableau) for data analysis and reporting from the financial data warehouse to be used in preparation of financial analysis, reports, and disclosures. Analysis of information and processing of correcting journal entries using Excel Templates and the Oracle Base Application. Ability to review and analyze the allowability of transactions using Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and EPM and the financial data warehouse. Posting Number: 26ST1308

New Brunswick, New Jersey, Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Head Clerk within the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ) Department of Administration and Finance. Under direction, the Head Clerk performs highly responsible clerical duties and services involved in receiving and disbursing money, issuing receipts and/or takes the lead in performing various cashiering functions in the absence of the Supervising Accountant. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Receives and records cash, checks, and credit card transactions from clinic patients, Dental Stores and Faculty Practice. Receives and records electronic funds transfer ( EFT ) payments in Clinical Management Information System. Posts Cash, checks, CC, and EFT's receipts in Axium and Oracle Cloud Dental School receivable computer system. Assists in preparation of bank deposits made daily. Issues receipts for all transactions, including handwritten receipts as needed. May use one or more office machines in maintaining accounts and posting items. Posts journal entries to the General Ledger using the Oracle Cloud Financial System for all collection activities. Records and updates daily flow of various collections on the monthly report after posting to various accounts. Assists the Supervising Accountant with the collection of tuition and fees from Students throughout the year. Audits daily collections of cash, checks, and credit cards received from all departments. Processes all students' refunds at registration and throughout the school year. Assists students by answering all questions pertaining to tuition and fees. Assists Supervising Accountant with records management using Gimmel software for archiving. Collaborates closely with dental clinics, the Financial Office, Clinical Affairs, patient billing office to ensure accurate financial processing and exceptional patient service. Works closely with the Financial Aid office and Student Billing office to clear up any student financial issues. Minimum Education and Experience: Three (3) years of progressively more responsible clerical experience is required. City: Newark State: NJ Physical Demands and Work Environment: PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing No special vision requirements Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment No significant exposures or noise levels Posting Number: 26ST0064

New York, New York, American Museum Of Natural History Senior Accountant The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Finance department is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to support the monthly close process by performing reconciliations and account analysis and preparing and recording financial journal entries in the general ledger. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to: accounting for plant and capital, temporary exhibitions and business development, and ad hoc financial projects. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Participate in the monthly financial closing process. Prepare financial journal entries for recording into the General Ledger (accrual, deferrals, revenue recognition, reclassifications, amortizations, etc.) in accordance with US GAAP. Analyze contracts for proper revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606. Maintain tracking schedules for billing. Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. Lead the Museum's non-resident alien tax compliance. Prepare monthly and quarterly survey reporting. Prepare the year-end audit support schedule and provide other support for annual external audit. Assist in the preparation of schedules used to complete the Museum's Form 990 tax return. Perform technical accounting research as needed and assist in the creation of supporting documentation for implementation of relevant FASB Accounting Standard Updates. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Handle or participate in special projects as needed. The expected salary range for the Senior Accountant is $92,000/annual - $102,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience. Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Active CPA license or current CPA candidate. To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures. The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office of Human Resources. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-9e46e05c08272f4886e6e2389bb263bc

Hershey, Pennsylvania, Penn State Health  -  Penn State Health Corporation Location:  US:PA: Hershey Work Type:  Full Time FTE:  1.00 Shift:  Day Hours:  8:00a - 5:00p Recruiter Contact:  Garrett C. Kieffer at  gkieffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu ** Fully Remote Position** SUMMARY OF POSITION: The position will be responsible for providing direct accountant level support to the financial liaison team for Hershey Medical Center (HMC). The main tasks of the position will range from providing clerical support up to and including entry level accountant support. The position supports HMC with oversight provided by the financial liaison team at HMC. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): Bachelor's degree required. Minimum one (1) year accountant level experience working with large data files and preparing journal entries and balance sheet analysis. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: Be Well  with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Be Secured  with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. Be Rewarded  with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. Be Supported  by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION? There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.  Within Penn State Health?s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.  YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination. Union:  Non Bargained

Stony Brook, New York, Job Description Required Qualifications (as evidenced by attached resume): Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Accounting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Four (4) years of full-time professional experience in accounting, including reconciliation, cash management, banking operations, and financial compliance. Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards. Demonstrated experience in ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft or similar). Experience managing month-end close procedures, including adjusting journal entries, applying the matching principle, and account reconciliations. Supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in accounting, including reconciliation, cash management, banking operations, and financial compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Accounting experience in higher education, governmental, or non-profit accounting environments. Experience supporting internal or external audits. Brief Description of Duties: This Assistant Director of Cash Accounting and Banking Services is responsible for overseeing all cash-related accounting operations, ensuring financial integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial transactions and reconciliations, including supervision of staff responsible for daily, monthly, and year-end bank reconciliations across all University accounts. This role provides strategic leadership in cash management, strengthens internal controls, supports audit readiness, and partners across the institution to enhance financial operations and compliance. This incumbent will need to be a highly effective communicator. Cash Management & Banking Operations: Provide leadership and oversight of the cash accounting function, including supervision of staff responsible for daily, monthly, and year-end bank reconciliations across all University accounts. Drive process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Develop detailed process documentation for performing reconciliations and maintain documents to ensure they are current and result in the best operational service. Establish controls to ensure reconciliations are performed in a timely manner and meet period close deadlines. Supervise bank reconciliation process for all campus bank accounts. Supervise research and resolution of all reconciling items in collaboration with Bursar, University Hospital and LIVH Business Office. Coordinate bank adjustments as needed. Analyze banking service encumbrances, expenditures and projected allocation needs. Manage relationships with banking partners and vendors, including coordination of payments, service agreements, and contract adjustments in partnership with the Procurement Office as necessary. Lead system testing efforts related to cash management functionality, including development and execution of test scripts, fit-gap analysis, and implementation support for ERP enhancements. Prepare schedules, documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries related to cash operations for audits. Financial Analysis & Reconciliation: Tax & Finance Analysis and Bank Reconciliation - Perform complex reconciliations and analyses of Dormitory Operating and DIFR-IFR receipts to ensure proper accounting treatment, prepare reconciliations and analyses to identify remittances to fund for amounts released from Tax and Finance (T&F) bank accounts. Reconcile debt service payments from T&F account to SUNY debt service schedules and research discrepancies with System Administration, analyze DASNY overhead and insurance assessments for reasonableness, calculate distribution of assessment to campus garage IFR accounts and coordinate distribution with System Administration. Non-Resident Alien Scholarship Analysis - Oversee reconciliation and analysis of non-resident alien scholarship activity for Graduate School and Athletics Department scholarship recipients, analyze payroll suspense account to identify amounts that need to be corrected, coordinate correcting journal transfers with Expenditure Accounting staff, coordinate student account charges for withholding amounts that need to be recovered from scholarship recipients. Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Unclaimed Funds - Manage the performance periodic search of NYS unclaimed funds database on behalf of University and Hospital to identify accounts belonging to SBU, prepare account claim forms and supporting documentation for submission to OSC, analyze recovered funds to identify proper distribution of recovery, coordinate remittance to central funds, University Hospital and LIVH. Analysis of URAS Student Receivable Balances - Assist with analysis and reconciliation of general ledger student receivable balances to verify accuracy with PeopleSoft Student Financials subsidiary receivable balances. Ad-hoc Reporting and Analysis - Develop and deliver ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as requested by leadership. Design and modify queries relating to areas of responsibility to answer operational questions and assist with data analysis. Special Programs: Oversee monthly reconciliation of Federal and State financial aid programs to ensure compliance and accuracy. Prepare weekly "snapshot" reports on surplus/deficit conditions for all financial aid undistributed accounts. Liaise with Financial Aid, Bursar and Budget Office to resolve deficit conditions to maintain Collection Fund liquidity. Coordinate financial aid drawdowns and ensure timely and accurate reporting to SUNY on-line system. Develop, design, and execute test scripts to ensure the integrity of required functionality relating to the Special Programs function areas of responsibility Assist with the analysis of new functionality to assess feasibility for implementation. Perform related fit-gap analysis. Prepare and maintain documentation relating to business processes in areas of responsibility within the Special Programs function. Prepare audit schedules relating to the Special Programs function. Manage year-end GL close for Special Programs function - review GL closing rules, add chart of account values, review and verify accuracy of post-close trial balance. Monitor and report on cash utilization for student loan programs to identify potential excess cash conditions. Assist with Financial Aid program expenditure projections for planning and budgeting purposes. Assist with Sole Custody and Cash Advance report preparation. Oversee annual Unclaimed Funds reporting. Tax Compliance & Reporting: Supervise the preparation, review, and timely filing of monthly/quarterly NYS Sales Tax return (ST-809 and ST-810), ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Coordinate data collection with campus revenue units and validate completeness and accuracy of reported information. Prepare and review journal entries related to sales tax liability and remittance. Conduct ongoing analysis of campus activities to determine tax applicability and ensure proper treatment. Maintain detailed reconciliation workpapers and support documentation for all tax filings. Financial Reporting & Close Support: Lead identification and recording of accruals, including unrecorded expenses and revenues, in accordance with GAAP/GASB. Prepare and adjust journal entries and support schedules. Oversee reconciliation of key general ledger accounts (cash, AR, AP, prepaids, accruals) to support documentation. Prepare and review workpapers supporting financial statement balances, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness. Perform analytical procedures and recalculations to support internal and external audit reviews. Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Supervise, mentor, and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, leverage technology, and enhance data integrity across financial systems. Serve as a key liaison across Finance, Bursar, Financial Aid, Procurement, and external partners to ensure alignment and operational excellence. Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission. Special Notes: This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA . In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here . 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